Hochstadel summit - normal ascent

From the Hochstadelalm (1,780 m) follow the signposts "Hochstadel" and hike over the alpine plateau towards the striking Garnitzenkar. Still on the alpine floor, the sign "Hochstadel – Rudnigweg" points the way to the hiker. Through the increasingly steep Garnitzenkar, you ascend to the Rudnigkofel. From here, the terrain becomes somewhat flatter again and the trail leads over increasingly vegetation-free terrain westward towards the summit. Just below it, you pass the so-called Baum-Rest. It was erected in memory of Karl Baum, an "enthusiastic sign maker of the Carinthian Highland mountains." At the summit of Hochstadel (2,681 m) stands the mighty Heimkehrerkreuz.

Descent:

For the descent to the alpine pasture, two options are available.

Option 1: The easiest way leads back to the alpine pasture along the ascent route.

Option 2: Another possibility is the route via the Rosengarten. You leave the summit on the marked trail in a southwestern direction. Ropes help to safely overcome the upper rocky section. This section requires surefootedness and a head for heights. At the fork of the trail at about 2,400 m elevation, keep left and walk along the south side of the Rosengarten to Raineck and from there back to the Hochstadel mountain hut.